For students
Turn your ideas into impact
Your breakthrough moment does not have to wait until graduation. At Surrey, we believe great ideas deserve great support and we will back you not just while you are here, but for up to two years after you graduate if you set up your business in the UK.
Whether you want to launch your own venture or stand out in the job market, the Enterprise Hub gives you access to mentors, funding, resources and a community of entrepreneurs who will help you turn your ideas into reality. These opportunities don’t come around every day - if you want to build your future, now is the time to act.
Start your journey
What is Surrey Enterprise Hub?
Surrey Enterprise Hub is the University's vibrant home for student and graduate innovation - a dynamic community space and practical incubator where early stage ideas grow into successful ventures.
We offer hands-on training and one-to-one mentoring, including support from our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and regular events and masterclasses with industry partners.
Our structured entrepreneurship pathway — Ignite, Accelerate, Launch, and Founderships - provides progressive, fund-backed support, from seed funding to test ideas through to larger awards that help scale promising ventures. Graduates can continue to access Hub support for up to two years after leaving Surrey.
The Hub is more than a just a workspace. It's a creative and collaborative environment where you can host meetings, record podcasts or demo videos, and produce professional marketing content using our suite of production equipment - including microphones, cameras and lighting - all bookable and ready to use.
We connect you to a thriving ecosystem of founders, alumni entrepreneurs, industry experts, and guest speakers - supported by our Hub mentors and Entrepreneurs-in-Residence. Local partners, advisers and funders also contribute mentoring, workshops and small grants to help projects reach pilot partners and early customers.
For students, this means hands-on experience, pilot opportunities, and the networks that help ventures grow. For partners and funders, it's a low-risk, high-impact way to support emerging talent and see measurable outcomes.
